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Policy & Public Affairs Specialist. Politics, HE LocalGov, Current Affairs. All views my own. He/Him

Walsall, England
Joined June 2011
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🖊️New blog! 🎓@AstonUniversity's vice-chancellor Aleks Subic writes for @HEPI_news on the promise of University 4.0 4⃣.0⃣ University 4.0 will be focused on socioeconomic impact, inclusive innovation and sustainable development goals 👇hepi.ac.uk/2025/01/13/univer…
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We think it’s about time for a little medal table update 👀 #Lboro2Paris | @lborouniversity
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Just when you thought you’d kept your spot as the 7th best university in the UK, the @compuniguide re-issue your ranking…👀 Loughborough has jumped up to 6th in the UK out of 130 institutions! 🤩💜

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The LGA commissioned a series of infographics to illustrate the challenges in cultural funding which councils are facing. We ask @GOVUK for a long-term, sustainable and multi-year funding settlement to make lasting positive impact for communities. orlo.uk/tFvTV [1/2]
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This year we've recruited someone special to help showcase a range of low-cost, life-changing ideas that also make great gifts for a relative, friend, or neighbour, in our 'Twelf Days of Christmas' calendar. 🧝‍♀️🎁 Visit ➡ staffordshire.gov.uk/gifts
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Have your elf a merry little Christmas with another of our inspiring life-changing gift ideas in our 'Twelf Days of Christmas' calendar 🎁 The Amazon Show is useful for prompting reminders, staying connected with video calls and playing music. Visit ➡ staffordshire.gov.uk/gifts
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Simple gadgets, like this long-handled comb, can make such a difference to people who may be struggling with the daily living tasks that most of us take for granted🎁 See more of our low-cost life-changing stocking filler ideas like this at ➡ staffordshire.gov.uk/gifts
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Take all the 'elf-ort' out of daily tasks with this low-cost jar opener that can give someone with arthritis that little bit of extra help needed to get the job done And like all of our easy-living gift ideas, It's simple and could make all the difference staffordshire.gov.uk/gifts
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A search is being launched for inspirational, strategic business leaders to help shape the future economic growth of the Marches region. bit.ly/3MWbxvP @marcheslep #ShropshireBusiness
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A pleasure to celebrate @ngdp_LGA 20th birthday and a privilege to be asked to give my reflections on the scheme, my journey and public service excellence #ngdp16 #ngdp
Delighted to celebrate 20 years of @ngdp_LGA with current & former participants and supporters of the programme. So pleased that @LGAcomms has recruited and developed over 2000 of the country’s brightest for #LocalGov. Now loving the discussion between four #NGDP alumni👇
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The Liberal Democrats are the standout winners from this week's round of local elections. Across England a total of 711 Lib Dem councillors were elected, that's an increase of 191.
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Here are some tips from @StaffordshireTS to help you stay safe and avoid buying counterfeit goods if visiting a car boot sale. To avoid counterfeit goods look out for the "3 P's": Price, Packaging and Place. If anything's a miss it could be a fake.
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Dr Ellie Cannon explains why it's important for children aged 12-15 to get the #COVID19 vaccine even if they've already had the virus. More information ▶️ nhs.uk/covid-vaccine-childre…
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Going #green for #BlackFriday! 💚♻️ Black Friday sales have already started! If you’ve bought an electronic item, make sure you donate the old one to be given a new lease of life. Find out more about the scheme and what you can drop off: ow.ly/nswZ50GWyms #WEEERepair
💉Grab a jab in #Burton at Queen Street Community Centre today (Fri 26 Nov) from 11.30 - 3.30pm ▶️Anyone aged 12+ can attend ▶️1st, 2nd and booster doses (check eligibility) Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Find out more: ow.ly/jKJ150GT42y
#BlackFriday is one of the busiest days for retailers but also a busy time for counterfeiters and scammers. Make sure you don’t get caught out. @StaffordshireTS explain how you can avoid counterfeit goods. Visit bit.ly/3x8cIC5 for more information.
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104 days after been fined £90m for dumping sewage into the environment and less than 12 hours after Gov voted to protect water companies and not our rivers, @SouthernWater were dumping sewage at 60, yes 60, different locations along the south coast of England. #COP26 hypocrisy
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We're proud and honoured to share this video with you as #Ballina2023 goes live. “The Calling” showcases our town and the community of Ballina, and is a global invitation to visit us and to join the celebrations for Ballina 2023. We hope you like it, please RT! Bain sult as!
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We must keep up pressure and anger until people in power give us an actual response not an insulting fudge and a sad face to what they are going to do about men's violence against women. So far.... Nothing.
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Black History Month 2021 - Leader’s Message October is Black History Month — an opportunity to celebrate the enormous contributions that Black people have made across our country. From Mary Prince to Paul Stephenson, so many Black pioneers have transfor… ift.tt/3midTdd